Welcoming Eliza Brooke to Fashionista

When I was a 14-year-old fashion obsessee, I got my style news from two places: Style.com, for runway photos, and this one site called Fashionista, for everything else. Fashionista was my first real news source, back before I turned into a more well-rounded news nerd and started reading publications like, you know, The New York Times.

That's how first love works: you never really get over it.

So on that note, I'm incredibly excited to introduce myself as the newest addition to the Fashionista team. Before arriving here I was writing for TechCrunch, covering startups, e-commerce and as much fashion tech as I could squeeze in. I love beauty and business, so expect me to be writing on those topics, along with other industry news.

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If you've got a pitch, have the scoop on a cool new designer we should check out, or want to debate facial oils, you can find me on Twitter at @eliza_pb. I can't wait to get started!

File this under news we did not see coming. Amanda Brooks, who was named Barneys' fashion director in January 2011, has resigned, WWD is reporting.
Just yesterday we attended an event at Barneys in which Brooks hosted a talk with the creative directors of Maiyet, introducing Barneys' newest label to a group of online editors. She looked immaculate as always, and asked thoughtful, well-researched, questions. She also just wrapped a busy fashion month--a fixture in the front row and a favorite of street style photographers.
Brooks is leaving for England to pursue other opportunities.